On May 23, 2017, DWT partners Louisa Barash and Dan Waggoner welcomed more than 100 participants for our annual exploration of cutting-edge legal, business, and technology issues related to the cloud, big data, and artificial intelligence (AI). The event, co-sponsored with Microsoft, F5, Concur, and Covington, included eight sessions with 30 speakers addressing:
- The dynamic tension between national security and privacy
- Legal issues related to the internet of things (IoT) and AI
- Data sovereignty after the EU Safe Harbor ruling data localization
- Practical solutions for cloud contract drafting and negotiation
Additional DWT presenters were Kraig Baker, Dave Daggett, Ambika Doran, and Bob Stankey.
Agenda
8-8:30 a.m.
Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30-8:45 a.m
Welcome and Introduction to the Day
- Jill Ballo, Program Co-chair, Assistant General Counsel, Cloud + Enterprise, Microsoft
- Louisa Barash, Program Co-chair, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Kurt Wimmer, Program Co-chair, Partner, Covington & Burling
8:45 -9:15 a.m.
The State of the Industry
A fireside chat with:
- “Soma” Somasegar, Managing Director, Madrona Venture Group
- Facilitator - Lisa Nelson, Managing Director, Microsoft Ventures
- Kraig Baker, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
9:15-10 a.m.
Government Surveillance and Intrusion Issues
A timely discussion of Microsoft’s 2nd Circuit victory and an exploration of the balance between national security and privacy, relevant to all companies doing business in the cloud.
- Moderator - David Kris, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Intellectual Ventures
- Ambika Doran, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- James Garland, Partner, Covington & Burling
- Todd M. Hinnen, Partner, Perkins Coie
10-10:15 a.m.
Break
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Internet of Things - Legal and Tech Issues Arising in an Increasingly Connected World
Cybersecurity, interoperability, standards, regulation, and product liability are among the myriad of issues in the rapidly expanding IoT space. This panel will explore challenges and opportunities in the world of IoT.
- Moderator - Dan Waggoner, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Ryan Calo, Assistant Professor, School of Law and Assistant Professor (by courtesy), Information School Faculty, Co-Director, Tech Policy Lab, University of Washington
- Christine Coldiron, Corporate Counsel, Technology Transactions and Corporate Strategy, T-Mobile
- Katharine Goodloe, Associate, Covington & Burling
- Steve Young, Assistant General Counsel, Windows & Devices Group, IoT Business Development, Microsoft
- Ron Zink, Managing Director, EdgeCo
11:15 a.m.-12 p.m.
Artificial Intelligence
The prevalence of AI in consumer and other products raises many issues of first impression. How are the biggest technology companies in the world grappling with the legal obligations and risk of self-learning machines? How are businesses thinking about the risks of acquiring and integrating AI products into their businesses?
- Moderator - Kurt Wimmer, Partner, Covington & Burling
- Benjamin Glatstein, Assistant General Counsel, AI & Research Group, Microsoft
- Brian Downing, Director, Engineering, Google
- Emily Jones, Partner, Osborne Clarke LLP
12-1:30 p.m.
Break
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Is Big Data IP?
To what extent is big data protectable as intellectual property under current legal structures? If current copyright, patent and trade secret laws are not sufficient to protect rights in big data, what learnings apply for the development of new legal structures?
- Moderator - Dan Waggoner, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- David K. Daggett, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Dudley Carr, local search expert; Strategic Advisor, Moz
- Ji-Hyun Park, Legal Director, Splunk, Inc.
2:15-2:45 p.m.
Identity and Security
Identity assurance is key to reliable interactions in the cloud, but the internet was built without an identity layer. What are the legal and hybrid legal-technical structures that can help cure the internet’s "identity crisis?"
- Eve Maler, VP Innovation & Emerging Technology, ForgeRock
2:45-3:45 p.m.
European General Data Protection Regulation: What You Need To Know
The European General Data Protection Regulation is coming into effect in early 2018. The GDPR expands personal data rights and may drastically impact cloud services in Europe. This expert panel will discuss the changing data protection landscape for companies with customers in the EU and how to address these changes in their contracts and privacy structures.
- Moderator - Jill Ballo, Assistant General Counsel, Cloud + Enterprise, Microsoft
- Dr. Kai Westerwelle, Partner, Taylor Wessing
- Robert Stankey, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Kurt Wimmer, Partner, Covington & Burling
3:45-4 p.m.
Break
4-5 p.m.
Practicum
How do the largest cloud vendors in the world seek to find balance in drafting and negotiating key clauses in cloud contracts? Where can parties on both sides of the table be flexible, and where are the deal-breakers? Security and data usage/data breach clauses and other key contract provisions will be discussed.
- Moderator - Louisa Barash, Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine
- Leslie Boyd, Senior Attorney, Commercial Licensing, Microsoft
- Tanya Forsheit, Partner, Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz
- John Morrow, EVP, Corporate Development, General Counsel, and Secretary at Apptio
5-6 p.m.
Reception for Faculty and Attendees